Purpose

The Council adopted the CAT policy in February 2024 and The Brookwood Farm Pavilion was listed as one of the assets to transfer. Following a 2-stage process conducted between July 2024 and January 2025, in line with the CAT Policy, the CAT panel recommend that Woking Cougars FC are successful and proceed with the transfer of The Brookwood Farm Pavilion.
As per the Community Asset Transfer (CAT) Policy, the decision to transfer the asset was approved by the relevant member portfolio holder (in this case Cllr Ellen Nicholson) and
authority was delegated to the Strategic Director - Communities, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Communities, to take all necessary steps to effect this decision.

Decision

Approved the transfer of The Brookwood Farm Pavilion to the community group Woking Cougars FC and to enter into a license agreement, followed by a lease when the funding is granted from the Football Foundation for the building.

Reasons for the decision

Due to the Council's financial situation, community assets are being transferred to community groups to manage.

Alternative options considered

Option 1 - Closure
Option 2 - Re-open to expressions of interest